Highlights from President Donald Trump’s 2025 joint address to Congress
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DOGE cuts federal leases in Mid-South, claims $1.2M savings
by: David Royer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Department of Government Efficiency says it is terminating real
Grand jury recommends Alabama police department be ‘immediately abolished’
By: Meredith Deliso An Alabama grand jury has recommended that a city’s police department be
Birthright Battle: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Constitutional Wall
By The Shelby County Observer’s Public Affairs Staff on February 20, 2025 SHELBY COUNTY, TN—-
A Standing Ovation for Independent Judges: Federal Courts vs. President Trump—Just as the Founding Fathers Intended, the Separation of Powers Is Working
By: Public Affairs Staff on February 9, 2025 SHELBY COUNTY- TN — The true test
Republican TN lawmakers to challenge landmark SCOTUS decision on education restrictions based on immigration status
Author: Chris Salvemini Republican TN lawmakers are trying to challenge the 1982 Plyer v. Doe decision
House Speaker says state will take over MSCS in radio interview; Democrats respond
by: David Royer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A state leader says plans are being drawn up Monday
Immigration, school vouchers and Helene relief: Here are the bills filed so far for Tennessee’s special legislative session
Author: Chris Salvemini Republican Governor Bill Lee proposed the special session and called for lawmakers to
Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation
By: ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday ordered that no federal officer,
TikTok goes dark in the US
By: Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores